CALIFORNIA HERE WE COME LOBSTER LOVES RED, WHITE OR BUBBLY ROSÉS PEERLESS PROVENCE GREECE WINES THAT WOW the Cultural Roots of Greek Wine Go Beyond Any in the World
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M AY 2013 30 WINES IN STORES MAY 2 AND 16 CALIFORNIA HERE WE COME LOBSTER LOVES RED, WHITE OR BUBBLY ROSÉS PEERLESS PROVENCE GREECE WINES THAT WOW The cultural roots of Greek wine go beyond any in the world. Along with our dramatically diverse landscape, it’s why we can produce so many distinct wines. Our crisp whites and elegant reds have caught the attention of world’s best chefs and sommeliers. Now, it’s time for them to catch yours. From the oldest vineyards on earth to the most discerning palates in the world PUBLISHER – SAQ ON THE COVER Johanne Morrisseau Three fans of California IN STORES DIRECTOR – SPECIALTY PRODUCTS BUSINESS UNIT – SAQ toast the state and Michel-André St-Jean its wines. CONTRIBUTORS – SAQ MAY 2 AND 16 Robert Bergeron, Liette Chaput, François Couture, Sophie Drouin, Mathieu Fillion, Nathalie Frégeau, François Fortier, Pierre 30 newly arrived products. 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PARUTION : APRIL/MAY 2013 Rédaction Directeur Direction Service à Client Production Correction Commentaires de création artistique la clientèle d’épreuves CD/DVD NO DOSSIER : 23615-006_10910 ATTENTION Le « trapping » est à faire par AdDIRECT FORMAT : Double Page Spread l’imprimeur selon ses propres specs. Date : 13.03.2013 COULEURS: 4 COLOURS Landmark Vineyards’ signature wine Overlook Chardonnay has made it onto Wine Spectator’s MAY 2 influential annual “Top 100” list no fewer than seven times in the last 15 years. The property itself boasts spectacular views of mountainous Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, and visitors can bring along a picnic lunch. SONOMA: THE LITTLE SISTER riving north from San Ridge State Park to the east, Francisco to explore Sonoma County is a little cooler IWC 89 WA 90 California’s most than Napa and has hillier, more 2016 D famous wine regions, dramatic scenery. It’s the larger UNITED STATES AROMAS LANDMARK VINEYARDS it’s always a toss-up of the two regions in overall area, TOASTED ALMOND, WHITE- OVERLOOK CHARDONNAY 2010, as to whether to hit the Napa but most of its 300 wineries are FLESHED FRUIT, BRIOCHE SONOMA COUNTY AVA Valley or Sonoma County first: much smaller properties than ACIDITY – MODERATE $36.50 00972059, 750 ML, 14.2% ABV The southern boundaries of both Napa’s estates. There’s a more SUGAR LEVEL – DRY NUMBER OF CASES: 125 are an hour outside the city. But laidback feel to Sonoma. Visitors BODY – FULL On a par with Burgundy’s best. let’s start with Sonoma, considered go there for the fun of trying Landmark Vineyards is critically the “little sister” to Napa in terms different wines, not to seek out PALATE – RICH acclaimed for taking a handcrafted of celebrity. Nestled between the big-name labels. More agricultural approach rather than a modern one. WOOD – EVIDENT Pacific coast to the west and the in nature and more focused on GRAPE: CHARDONNAY majestic mountains of Sugarloaf terroir than prestige, Sonoma 6 May 2013 IN STORES Napa and Sonoma are the must-sees of MAY 2 AND 16 California wine regions, but add the rising stars of Central Coast and Sierra Foothills and you have an even tastier road trip through the Golden State. Highway 1 between Fort Baker and Jenner in Sonoma County. Vines were first imported to California by Spanish missionaries in the late 1700s. MAY 2 The industry was later developed by European settlers lured to the state by the gold rush of the mid-1800s. Today Chardonnay dominates wine production state-wide, at 16.8 percent, but Pinot Noir is widely cultivated in Sonoma. CALIFORNIA, HERE WE COME is the kind of place that would different experience as regards appeal to many Quebecers. both the property and the wines. WA (87-89) WS 89 The best bet for touring this Owner Paul Hobbs, who also increasingly popular region is to makes wines in Argentina, AROMAS UNITED STATES 2017 plan two or three winery visits a is one of California’s most RIPE DARK FRUIT, CHERRY, PAUL HOBBS CROSSBARN VANILLA, JAM, BLACK day, interspersed with stops at revered vintners. His wines are PINOT NOIR 2010, OLIVES SONOMA COAST AVA natural attractions. You could, flamboyant but always respectful ACIDITY – MODERATE $40.25 11900910, 750 ML, for instance, sample the wines of their terroir, and his ultra- 14.2% ABV IMAGES. at Landmark Vineyards while modern winery could make the BODY – MEDIUM NUMBER OF CASES: 125 admiring the gorgeous gardens, pages of any decor magazine. Made from grapes hand-harvested TODD/GETTY check out one of several state If you think that a terroir-centric PALATE – GENEROUS at night for extra freshness. parks that are within easy reach region like Sonoma must by Unfiltered and aged for 11 months JASON in French oak barrels. of Landmark, and then head definition be pretty rustic, WOOD – EVIDENT PHOTO: to Crossbarn for an entirely Crossbarn proves otherwise. GRAPE: PINOT NOIR May 2013 7 BEHIND THE WINE COPPOLA COPPOLA AT A GLANCE Named a line of sparkling wines for his daughter Sofia, herself an award-winning filmmaker. His grandfather Agostino made wine in the basement of his New York City apartment building. Coppola’s products MAY 2 are more refined but still meant for simple enjoyment. Coppola on his Sonoma winery: “A wine wonderland, a park of pleasure where people of all ages can enjoy all the best things in life – food, wine, music, dancing, games, swimming and performances of all types.” Who he is His wines Master of cinema, and also a Most Coppola wines wine producer who’s earned are from his winery in widespread respect within Geyserville in Sonoma the industry.